I'd put a smaller rug in the space and put a large circular table in the curved nook. Or I may even forgo the large rug and put a round one under the table. I don't think you need anything else. This house gets cooler with every post. So jealous!

I would suggest placing a good size art sculpture in the curved nook on pedestal and a round table about 34-36" in the center of the hall with nice flower composition( select light color or white flowers)...additionally, the wall opposite the stair, can probably accept a nice antique armoire and lots of art on the walls! All Best!

Here is what I have so far. The $5 craigslist table needs something on top of it for sure. I was going to put the two chairs under the lights there but they looked off.

It now has a tree and some box seat things. Did I mention I am a hoarder?

No wonder you bought such a big house. I'll keep my eyes out for it in a couple years on one of those hoarding tv shows. The size of the table top is perfect. Just need it to be higher. The plant can give it height for now. I like the chairs but not under the lights. They detract from the curved stairs, which I think should be the focal point (unfortunately, so do the boxes next to the table). Speaking of, what are the grayish details between some of the spindles? Try stacking the boxes in another spot.

Now that the nook has a tree, it's evident that a vertical sculpture is a must!

I should add that if you get a taller table, you might be able to keep the boxes next to it. I was gonna suggest a couple ottomans anyway (just thought I'd wait til the rest of the house is furnished).

The bannister detail is shown in the attached. The lions are also on the sconces.

Love those sconces. I like a round table in the middle of the space, with a tall bold vase. The long bench under sconces? Sculpture or larger plant (any light get in there?) in large ceramic pot on feet. Can't see the runner but worm is ok if it is nice. Art on walls for sure. Mirrors in front halls are perfect, I'd like to see one between the sconces, maybe it will enhance the light. If you walk through this area often, and w that amazing staircase I hope you do, you want it to be great.

Maybe a gigantic mirror on the wall across from sconces, or a very large painting.

I use mine as a dining room...picture taken from the stairs.

...like this but in the appropriate style.
http://houzz.com/photos/3310613

http://houzz.com/photos/5432998 an antique chandelier would be amazing here.

For the curve!

What a beautiful foyer! I'd love to see a small round table...perhaps a drum table...in the middle of the room, centered on an oriental rug, with a spectacular chandelier overhead. In the niche under the curved stairs, perhaps a pedestal with a bronze statue or urn. A nice deep Victorian color on the walls, and it will look spectacular.

What fun, to restore and decorate such a great house. I am envious. Love the sconce and spindle details, super cool! Your settee is nice, but the table is way too low for the space. And please, no, to the tree and boxes.

I'd have some radiator covers made, maybe with marble tops, and use them as console tables for lamps and decorative objects.

I think you need some big mirrors and artwork. I'd do a round rug in the center, with a coordinating runner up the stairs. I agree with a table in the center of the room.

The foyer would be a nice place for an antique hall tree, or grandfather clock. You need more light and a chandelier would be perfect. Do you see any sign that one was there originally? Seems like there should have been.

See the radiator covers in the photo below--

What is a hall tree? A coat rack? I have one I can put in there, but there is the entry closet. Where would it go? To the left of the settee?

I have lived with this layout for a couple days. I decided I don't like the chairs under the lights and, well, I don't like much of anything I have done.

So next go is just a different, shorter settee where the one is now and the table and tree (until I find something better for that space -- the standing near would be great but they are expensive -- certainly that is the perfect spot for a Christmas tree) and move the chairs, settee and boxes to the living room as they all sort of match and I am still struggling with that space.

There is no evidence of a chandelier ever being in the space. I would have seen evidence of it. I will confirm with the previous owner to be sure.

I had a mirror between the sconces, but I did not like it. Maybe it was the wrong mirror as it was not that big.

I tried a table in the middle just to see it in the space, but it breaks up the walking flow as to how I enter the house. I walk from the dining room/breakfast room hall to the library hall and the table is in the path.

My taste in art is terrible. Suffice it to say it involves planes, portraits, and warships. I also don't have much art and there are some other spots that need things on the walls more and I am still a bit traumatized after pulling 100 or so wall hangers out when I moved in and patching the holes.

Also, everything looks so small in this house. The table plus tree is 7ft easy.

You have the floor plans, do you also have pictures of the previous room setup? You've said in previous posts that you want to restore the house. The previous owners set up might help you decide. I think I would put a curved velvet settee or loveseat in the curved staircase wall, a small table in front of it, get a radiator cover with a wide top to act as a console, lamps on the cover, get a chandelier wired up. Rug. Cluster some warship art above the settee. I'd keep it simple, as you don't want to walk around stuff to get between rooms. Is the entry always this dark? Lighting will make more welcoming.

Given your previous posts, you have taken on a huge project. I think you need to consult a designer and let them help you get a bare bones plan going, that you can implement over time. Your local historical society can recommend someone who will honor the house, but modernize it enough to make you comfortable living in it. Try and break the hoarding impulse, why fill this lovely lady with stuff that doesn't set her in the best light?

It has a southern exposure so it is reasonably bright during the day. I don't mind the darkness. The previous owner had a lot of furniture which is something I am trying to avoid. They had the area with the settee as a whole sitting area with a cabinet, a large buffet with two lamps on it and two chairs on the sides under the lights, and a giant mirror (which I loved but did not buy as it was too expensive).

I am not interested in a designer.

Yes, good, you do have the former set up. Sorry, I did read you original post, but didn't respond as I should have. Re everything looking small, I think it's going to be hard to put big furniture in the room without it looking cramped. There are some high backed, curved settees on the market that might suit. Two tall floor lamps on either side to provide light. I'd hang the warship art low above the settee. Pretend it is a 9 ft ceiling, for now, ignore the space above 9 ft. Keep the console/radiator cover simple as well, either use higher wattage bulbs in the sconces, or add two lamps to the console, a bowl between them. When you do decide on a final setup, let us know! You have a chance many dream of, and we'd love to hear of the journey.

The radiators are actually recessed into the walls and use a chimney effect so radiator covers might not be the best idea.

I'm a fan of a round table with a large urn and floral arrangement in the curved nook. I like the settee....what about moving that tapestry from your living room into this space? Is there a wall for it?

Looked at your photos again...I would put the settee on the wall with the sconces and the chairs in the book with an appropriate round table. Then if it fits, put the tapestry on the wall where you have the settee currently, and do a smaller area rug. Also hang a mirror over the settee in its new location, or another smaller tapestry if you have one.

What would you think of a console/buffet/chest under the scones? Possibly a large mirror and floral arrangement in the center? I am sure whatever you decide it will be lovely. So admire your integrity and determination.

In the unlikely event that 100 people show up at your house......a grand piano?( Just in case..)

Watch Craigslist and antique stores for massive antique pieces and huge mirrors that most people don't have room for. You can get great prices because there's such a limited market.

Judging from what you've said so far, I think you'd prefer a couple of really big pieces, and keeping it simple, more than a fussier arrangement. If you don't want to look for art, use tall furniture and mirrors. You could do a couple of chairs and a table in the stairway nook. Then on the two long walls, you have several options. A big hall tree (pics below), a big chest or cabinet to display items in, your settee flanked by two demilune tables, a big tapestry, or a grandfather clock.

Tall pier mirrors look good leaning on walls-- no holes required.

Hall trees:

Leaning mirrors:

Huge mirrors/furniture, otherwise sparse:

Tapestries:

I obtained a baby grand piano at an estar sale for free, no joke. Just had to pay 200 bucks to have it moved. You'd be surprised where they fit...mine is in the corner of my living room. Great idea!

A good art collection is never too late to start!... And you have a perfect home for it. If you need help with starting your own unique art collection we are happy to help:)

How high is your ceiling? It is not too much to add a chandelier that goes with your wall sconces. You can also add sconces to the curved wall. What is the floor area? I like a large round rug with a large round table. Start finding art you like and hang the paintings salon style on the walls. I like the seating area for the curved nook but not what you have. Why is the tree on the table? Two small carved wood chairs with a small table in between. Then if you want to use the tree put it behind one of the chairs to add height. I can see this area as a very dramatic room. When you are finished invite the 100 closest friends for cocktails and dinner.

Here is a picture of what I think you said you have now or want to have?

https://www.houzz.com/photos/grand-westchester-county-estate-traditional-entry-new-york-phvw-vp~700894-Westchester-County-Estate-traditional-entry-new-york

The chandelier is hung low to make the space more intimate. Design says that for an 8 foot ceiling chandelier should be 60 - 66 inches from floor. For every foot higher in ceiling height, add 3 inches more from floor.

Notice the demilune or console table against the far walls. It seems that you have a wall on either side of the entry way with double sconces on it and it looks like a perfect spot for a set of matched consoles on either side of your entry way. These could be a pair of three drawer batchlor chest painted but originally second hand; you said you are a hoarder, now is the time to use what you have. You will want some storage piece that is matched on either side of entry; If the scale is correct you should be fine and this foyer has average sized furniture in it so should be easy to emulate.

Chair rail would also break up all your wall space but it should be more craftsman style, thicker and flatter. The floralscape on the walls is lovely, and you might consider having an artist copy your estate land pictures on your property. Or you could find a very dynamic design wallpaper done in a large graphic pattern but a soft color like pale beige and white to lighten things up. Or a stencil motif could also work.

The chairs are done in a light tone as is the accent table and upholstery, consoles in dark to match the scondes and stair rail. Flooring again done light to brighten the space.

If you have wall space for more sconces, either find more that match what you have which should be fairly easy on line, or just have all new ones installed in a similar pattern for lightness.

Another possibility? Good luck using your great furnishings.....by the way, how is the TV Room turning out?

Right now TV room has a couch. Looking for another double sided one as the CL one did not pan out. Nothing much to see at the moment in that room.

You know of course everyone who has posted wants to see how it turns out? Haha!

Could put large floral arrangement on round table that fits the wall. I have this in my house by the staircase, fits beautufully. Can be relatively inexpensive to buy stems at hobby lobby or michaels and put in attractive vase. More volume than the straight tree.

I would suggest crown molding around the wall/ceiling juncture, but have it stained to match the trim and door, unless you plan to paint the trim and doors white. Then I would suggest painting the ceiling your favorite accent color drawn from the rug to tie the color scheme together. I am not sure about the sconces as they show up as a glare in the photos. Would you consider replacing the sconces with large framed mirrors and then having a console table with a lamp under each mirror? I do like your idea of having some seating places for people in this space, but the wood-tone items need to be on a light-colored rug to stand out. If you have a piano that is hard to fit into the house, perhaps one wall of this foyer would be a good place for it. Overall, this room does appear to be dark. I would suggest you paint the backs or risers of the stairs and the balusters white to bring in more lightness. Also, would you consider painting the walls white? A large print rug in lighter colors, such as sage green and ivory, might help, and I still believe an accent color, drawn from the rug, could look great on the ceiling.

Start with a huge chandelier to bring light and drama to the space.

2015...

I went minimalist. The Christmas tree is my year round nightlight.

How about this 19th cent. mirror? (size-50' x 27")